12 Years A Slave: A True Story

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SKU: AXDBS0570
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“12 Years a Slave,” written by Solomon Northup and first published in 1853, is a poignant and powerful memoir that chronicles Northup’s harrowing experience as a free African American who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. Set against the backdrop of the Southern plantations, Northup’s narrative provides a raw and unflinching account of the brutality, dehumanization, and injustice that he and countless others endured during this dark chapter in American history. The memoir not only serves as a historical document but also as a searing indictment of the institution of slavery and a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Weight	0.2 kg
Author	Solomon Northup
Publisher	Fingerprint! Pub
Book Type	Non fiction
Categories	Auto/Biography & Memoir
Best for	Interested in American history, particularly the history of slavery and the antebellum South
Ages	16+
Binding	Paperback
Edition	7 May 2017
ISBN	978-8175994478
Language	English
Pages	256
Printing Remarks	Imported
Dimension	20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Weight	0.2 kg

SKU: AXDBS0570 Category: Biography & Memoir Tag: Non-Fiction

Northup’s eloquent and detailed narrative offers readers a firsthand glimpse into the daily struggles and injustices faced by enslaved individuals. His journey from a free man living in the North to a slave in the South exposes the stark contrasts between freedom and bondage, shedding light on the pervasive racism and cruelty that permeated American society at the time. “12 Years a Slave” has become a vital literary work, not only for its historical significance but also for its role in fostering conversations about race, justice, and the enduring legacy of slavery in the United States. The book’s adaptation into film further brought Northup’s story to a wider audience, sparking important discussions about the ongoing impact of systemic oppression and the need for societal reckoning with the past.